• Manager – AI/ML & Data Science
• £45,000–£60,000 base + uncapped commission (up to 40%)
• London | Hybrid (3 days in office: Mon/Wed/Thu)
This is your opportunity to own and shape a high-growth desk in one of the most exciting areas of Life Sciences recruitment. Our client is a globally recognised search firm known for its quality-first, headhunt-led approach. They operate across key markets in Europe, North America, and beyond – blending a high-performance culture with meaningful flexibility, industry-leading incentives, and world-class training. With booming client demand and cross-border collaboration already in place, this is your chance to step into a warm, premium desk and scale it into a major commercial pillar.
The Manager – AI/ML & Data Science will build and lead a specialist desk focused on placing senior talent across Europe, partnering with fast-scaling companies in Digital Health, MedTech, and AI-driven drug discovery.
Role Highlights
The Manager – AI/ML & Data Science will:
– Take immediate ownership of an active desk with live mandates
– Lead search processes for senior hires in AI, ML & Data Science across Life Sciences
– Collaborate with senior leadership in London and the US on cross-border projects
– Build long-term client relationships in one of the industry’s fastest-growing markets
– Develop and grow a team of specialist recruiters under your leadership
The Manager – AI/ML & Data Science will need:
– Proven experience in recruitment, ideally Life Sciences or technology-driven markets
– Strong commercial acumen and a track record of winning or growing accounts
– Confidence managing full-cycle search assignments at senior levels
– Leadership capability or clear ambition to lead a team
– Excellent communication and a consultative client approach
Why You’ll Love It
– Uncapped commission up to 40% + high-value average fees (£20k–£40k)
– Regular incentives: Big Billers Trips, Lunch Clubs, Sales Days
– Wellness perks: Mental Health Days, gym allowance, extended workout lunch breaks
– Sabbatical after 3 years + an extra holiday day for each year of service
– International relocation opportunities across 8+ global offices
– Flexible working and a collaborative, high-performing culture
– Industry-leading L&D and leadership progression routes
– Community Service Day + early-finish Fridays
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates